SANFL Grand Final 2025

16 Sep 2025

The iconic Adelaide Oval will host the 2025 SANFL Grand Final, taking place on Sunday 21 September 2025.

Sturt will take on the Tigers in what promises to be a gripping showdown between two of the league’s most formidable clubs.

Footy goers can catch FREE public transport to and from Adelaide Oval, with services running all day.

FREE public transport is available on all regular Adelaide Metro bus, train and tram services with your valid game day ticket. AO and AOX services will operate after the match.

Learn more: Adelaide Oval network map

For more information, please visit the Adelaide Oval website.

Upcoming match details

SANFL Grand Final: Sturt vs Gleneg

Date: Sunday, 21 September 2025

Gates open: 8:45 am

First Bounce: 2:30 pm

Traffic will be heavier than usual approaching the precinct, so please allow for extra travel time. Roads around Adelaide Oval will be closed for patrons to enter and exit the stadium safely. Be patient when leaving car parks and follow the directions of police and traffic controllers.

If you're catching buses after the game, regular bus stops outside the stadium will be closed. Buses will be using different stops near the stadium, so follow the direction of staff and look out for signs.

If you're travelling home by taxi or ride share services, choose a pickup location away from the stadium to avoid delays. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at traffic.sa.gov.au.

Choose your public transport

Bus to Adelaide Oval

Regular Adelaide Metro bus services will operate before and after the match.

AO and AOX bus services will operate up to 45 minutes after the match.

Find a timetable: Use ‘Adelaide Oval’ as you destination
Plan your journey: Search for your nearest AO or AOX service.

Learn more: Download the Adelaide Oval bus interchange map

Footy Express bus timetable (AO and AOX routes):

Learn more: AO and AOX bus route descriptions

Trains to Adelaide Oval

Regular train services will operate before and after the SANFL Grand Final. View your train timetable from the links below. Select the day you wish to travel to Adelaide Oval for your AFL match.

Belair
Gawler
Outer Harbor, Port Dock and Grange
Seaford and Flinders

Trams to Adelaide Oval

Regular tram services will operate before and after the SANFL Grand Final.

Note: The tram line is temporarily closed between Glenelg and South Terrace for the Tram Grade Separation Projects.

The Festival line will operate from the South Terrace tram stop to Adelaide Oval. Substitute buses will replace tram services from Glenelg to South Terrace. Trams arrive and depart from the Festival Plaza tram stop on King William Road, a short walking distance to the stadium.

The Glenelg and Botanic lines arrive and depart from the Adelaide Railway Station tram stop on North Terrace. Fans can walk through the Adelaide Railway Station and across the Riverbank Bridge to Adelaide Oval.

Please remember to check the digital display on the front of the tram before you board to avoid travelling in the wrong direction or getting on the wrong tram.

Learn more: Footy Express tram network map

Bus stop closures

Between 4:30pm to 6:30pm the following bus stop closures will be in place:

Stop 1 King William Rd - East and West side
- Passengers go to Stop 2 King William Rd, North West and South East side
Stop 1 Sir Edwin Smith Ave - North side only
- Passengers go to Stop 2 Sir Edwin Smith Ave - West side
Stop A2 and A3 King William Rd
- Passengers go to Stop B1 King William St - East side
Stop Z1 and Z2 King William Rd
- Passengers go to Stop Y2 King William St - West side

Taxi ranks and passenger loading zones

Taxi ranks:

Temporary taxi ranks will be installed at the following locations:

King William Rd - West side, south of Pennington Tce (taxi rank only).
Pennington Tce – South side, east of main car park entry (taxi and coach zone).
Montefiore Rd - East side, north of War Memorial Drive.
War memorial Dr - East of Montefiore Rd (for patrons with wheelchairs and mobility aids).
The Casino taxi rank will be closed from 4:45pm to 6:30pm, with a temporary rank instated outside the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Passenger loading zones:

Passenger loading zones will be located in the following areas:

Pennington Tce north side, east of Montefiore Rd (between Montefiore Rd and Palmer Pl, west side).
Montefiore Rd east side, 75 metres south of War Memorial Dr.

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